alienating
Example Sentences
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Any moves by China to tighten its grip on domestic models could risk alienating foreign users and slow global adoption, industry participants said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
It’s only ironic that the film’s story doesn’t have the same inventive, thoughtful scope, only to avoid alienating anyone watching the movie on their iPad.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Speaking out carries the risk of alienating followers who vote differently, with Zirah and Baldy saying they do not plan to endorse any candidate.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
She said my alienating the family would one day seem foolish to me, as it did to her.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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